Description The author, who spent many years as a picture book editor immersed in "the world of children," has long focused on the kind of language that captures children's attention, sparks their interest, and deepens their concentration. In particular, she has worked to help parents express children's vague emotions and limited vocabulary through richer, more immediate language. This is likely why she emphasizes onomatopoeia and mimetic words—sensory language that parents can naturally use in daily life—as well as beautiful native Korean words that carry the depth of our emotions and meaning. The author explains that just as a secret seasoning brings out a dish's flavor, sprinkling in a little onomatopoeia, mimetic words, and fun native Korean expressions turns everyday conversation into a word game that builds a child's vocabulary, while making the world around them feel even more full of wonder. The effect is even greater when a mother creates and uses situation-specific words together with her child. This book is divided into six chapters organized by the child's age, offering a detailed guide at each stage to the vocabulary a mother needs in order to acknowledge and communicate with the world her child sees. Recommendation _ A Parent's Language That Opens Up a Child's World Introduction _ What kind of mother are you—what words do you speak to your child? Chapter 1. This World Is Safe! A Mother's Vocabulary for Building Attachment (0–18 months) Nice to Meet You! The Birth of a Child—Time to Prepare Words of Welcome Ppo-ppo-ppo, Ko-ko-ko, Juk-juk-juk! Words of Touch That Build Attachment Butterfly Sleep and Flower Sleep—Comforting Words That Ease Anxiety Tak-tak Tik-tik Tok-tok Tuk-tuk! Fun Words That Spark Curiosity Bottom Trumpet Ppuuung—Clever Sounds for Exploring the Body Fluffy Cotton Seeds—Comforting Words of Touch Language Play That Expands a Child's World [Onomatopoeia and Mimetic Words: Fun Parent-Child Attachment Play] [The First Art a Child Encounters: Baby Picture Books] Chapter 2. Grow as Big as the Sky and Earth! A Mother's Vocabulary for Awakening the Five Senses (18–36 months) Suri Suri Masuri! The Language of Observation That Makes You a Magician Flower Clouds and Sky Palette—A Mother's Words for Discovering New Colors Strong Gale and Great Wind—The Power of Nature That Nurtures Imagination A Line of Marching Ants—Focused Words That Sharpen Observation Udadadada Rain Shower—Exciting Words That Lead to New Experiences Bija Forest-Flavored Soup—Delicious Words That Build Memories Dripping Dew, Dangling Clusters—Sensory Language for Appreciating Art Hello, Cold-Wind Season! Wonderful Seasonal Words Learned from Nature Language Play That Expands a Child's World [Playing with Nature Through Nursery Rhymes] [Nurturing a Sense of Life Through Picture Books] Chapter 3. For the Child Who Asks "Why?"! A Mother's Vocabulary for Growing Imagination (Ages 3–5) "Mom, Why Is a Tree Called a Tree?" Children Who Build Worlds Through the Names of Things "Mom, Why Can't People Fly?" Children Discovering Their Own Possibilities "Where Would You Like to Go, Mom?" Children Traveling to Lands of Imagination "Mom, Why Do Tears Come Out?" The Complex and Delicate World of Emotions "Mom, Why Does Night Come?" Children Questioning Their Fears "Mom, Why Don't I Exist?" A 'Special' Birth Story for a 'Special' Being "Mom, Do We Disappear When We Die?" Children Asking About Abstract Concepts "Mom, What's the Story I Wrote?" How to Turn a Child's Thoughts into Sentences Language Play That Expands a Child's World [Fun Riddle Games Where Imagination Meets Humor] [The More Imaginative a Child, the More Fears They Have! Helping Children Overcome Fear] Chapter 4. Accept Me As I Am! A Mother's Vocabulary for Building Self-Esteem (Ages 4–6) Red Is Cool! Red Is Brave! What If Emotions Had Colors? "I'm Quirky and Bright!" Words That Help a Child Find the Self They Want to Be "Other Colors Can Come Play Too!" Letting Go of a Child's Perfectionism "Mom Really Messed Up!" Words That Soothe a Child's Mistakes Gentle Pats at the Heart Pharmacy—Emotional Fuel for Children "We Have 'Awesome' Inside Us!" Words That Always Inspire Positivity "Mom Gets Angry Too"—Parental Emotional Expression That Helps Both Sides Books That Heal Sadness—Secrets to Soothing a Child's Heart "Mom, Where Do Babies Come From?" Finding the Right Words for Sex Education Language Play That Expands a Child's World [What Is an Emotion? Words That Express Various Feelings and Moods] [The Child's Heart Hidden Behind "I'm Scared! I Don't Like It! No!"] Chapter 5. Communication Skills Are Essential! A Mother's Vocabulary for Building Social Skills